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Is salt an antacid

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No. Salts are produced in a neutralization reaction, an antacid is an alkali, used for a neutralization reaction. Salts are not antacids but are products of reactions using antacids. Hope I was helpful.

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By definition, salt is completely neutral. Acids and bases neutralize each other to form salts (which is any ionic compound technically).

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"Fruit salt" is an antacid containing sodium bicarbonate, sodium carbonate and citric acid.


What kind of reaction is it when antacid tablet reacts with hydrochloric acid?

The reaction between antacid tablets and hydrochloric acid is classed as an acid-base reaction, and is also called a neutralisation reaction. The base or alkali in the reaction is in the antacid tablet. These reactions produce a salt (not necessarily table salt NaCl) and water.


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Why do you refer to the reaction between an antacid and stomach HCI as an example of neutralization?

Because the antacid neutralizes the the HCl in the stomach (or at least in excess amount) to produce water and a salt, and it is good example of neutralization reaction.


Why is salt not put in antacid tablets?

Makes them harder to compress into tablets (and stay as tablets), and does nothing to neutralize acid.


Is it a physical or chemical change when an antacid tablet reacts with hydrochloric acid?

It is a chemical change. Depending on the antacid, the active ingredient in the tablet (which is a base) will react with the hydrochloric acid to produce water, a salt, and sometimes carbon dioxide.


What is the matter of sodium bicarbonate?

It contains sodium which is bad if you are on a salt-restricted diet. Otherwise it is a great antacid- cheap and effective,


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What makes antacid an acid?

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